Wednesday, April 8, 2026

Idaho Education News & Data

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enrollment

Idaho's Growth Era Is Over

After 18 years of growth adding 65,807 students, Idaho enrollment has fallen three straight years. The 2026 drop of 3,970 is the steepest on record.

Idaho's Growth Era Is Over
district-spotlight

Nine Students Changed Idaho's Largest District

West Ada overtook Boise by 9 students in 2003. Twenty-three years later, the gap has exploded to 16,202 as suburban sprawl reshapes the Treasure Valley.

Nine Students Changed Idaho's Largest District